Heart of Appalachia

At Virginia's westernmost tip, the Heart of Appalachia region is one of rugged beauty in its landscapes, culture and people.

From the Cherokees to the coal miners to modern-day celebrities, the folks here will astound you.

Music is celebrated along "The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail," which takes you to mountain-music venues for some serious flat-footin', fast fiddle and banjo tunes and lonesome tenor echo's. One of the most famous celebrities of this region is Dr. Ralph Stanley, who is host at his own event every spring. Some of the Saturday night events include: